Hewlett-Packard C5280 Test (All-in-One Printer)


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Hewlett-Packard C5280
Test score: C Average
The score of C is reached using 5 different tests on the Hewlett-Packard C5280 (s).
Average score of all printers: B.
Product specs: Type: Multifunction Device; Energy - Star - certified: No; Dimensions WxDxH: 452 x 387 x 237 mm; Not Network - ready; Media types supported: Paper (plain, inkjet, photo), envelopes, labels, ... more info
 
Computer act!ve
Publication date 12/2007
Single test
3 out of 5 stars
"... single scans are commendably quick and colour photocopies take under 40 seconds. Copy quality wasn't great, though, with copies coming through paler and less well-defined."
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Computer Shopper
Issue 01/2008
9 products on test
3 out of 5 stars
"Even at this price, the Photosmart C5280 has too many annoying flaws to be worth the money. Document printing is excellent, but it was difficult to ensure that paper was fed in straight ..."
 
MacUser
Issue 18/2007
Single test
3 out of 5 points
"... Its text performance isn't up to snuff and it lacks a PictBridge port. nevertheless, overall, the C5280 doesn't disappoint at this price - it's a good choice for occasional domestic use on a budget."
 
TrustedReviews
Publication date 8/2007
Single test
7 out of 10 points Value for money: 7 out of 10 points
"This is a good looking all-in-one, but in comparison with earlier machines we're not happy with the print quality, the noise of the scan head and the lack of a PictBridge socket. ..."
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PC Advisor
Publication date 8/2007
Single test
4 out of 5 stars Value for money: 4 out of 5 stars
"The ... C5280's mediocre speed and sparse connectivity options restrict it to a small or home office. Those users, however, will enjoy a highly capable, easy-to-use device with excellent photo output."
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Summary of Hewlett-Packard C5280



Average results from the Hewlett-Packard C5280 all-in-one printer meant it only managed 3 out of 5 stars in Computer Shopper's (01/2008) issue.
The all-in-one printer was tested in 5 magazines but was found lacking that special something, only managing an average score of C.
Its highest score of 4 out of 5 stars came from PC Advisor online magazine which tested the Hewlett-Packard C5280 in their 8/2007 issue. The product received its worst result from MacUser magazine (issue 18/2007) with a score of 3 out of 5 points.